In a move aimed at tackling retail theft (a main reason Wal-Mart did away with self-checkout lanes) and reshaping grocery operations, the Costa Mesa City Council has approved a first-of-its-kind local ordinance regulating self-checkout lanes at supermarkets and drug stores. The measure, which takes effect on April 18, 2026, introduces staffing requirements, item limits, and daily fines for non-compliance. What the ordinance [...]

Fans of Japanese comfort food in the San Gabriel Valley are saying goodbye to a favorite sandwich stop. Katsu Sando has closed its San Gabriel location, marking another notable restaurant exit from the competitive Southern California dining scene. Katsu Sando closing Katsu Sando’s last day of service was on March 1, 2026, according to its official announcement on Instagram. The closure marks the end of the San Gabriel [...]

Drivers in Ohio will soon have a brand-new roadside destination built on a scale rarely seen in the Midwest. The massive travel center — complete with more than a hundred gas pumps, a sprawling convenience store, and a devoted fan following — is preparing to open its doors for the first time in the state. Texas travel center giant enters the Buckeye State The popular Texas-based travel center chain Buc-ee's is officially [...]

Cargill is shutting down its ground beef processing facility in Milwaukee’s Menomonee Valley, a move that will eliminate 221 jobs and bring an end to the city’s last major meatpacking operation. The move comes as other major beef processing companies downsize operations amid cattle shortages and other factors that have driven up beef prices. What’s closing and when According to notices filed with state officials, Cargill [...]

For generations of Philadelphians, one East Passyunk corner meant family dinners, celebrations, and classic red-sauce comfort food. Now, that chapter has closed as Marra’s Pizzeria officially shuts its doors after nearly a century in business. A neighborhood institution comes to an end Founded in 1927, Marra’s Pizzeria was widely considered the oldest pizzeria in Philadelphia. The family-run restaurant became a [...]

Arizona is set to get its first taste of the massive travel center chain Buc-ee's, with construction underway on a new location in Goodyear that’s expected to open this spring. The massive travel center will boast over 74,000 square feet and feature over 120 fuel pumps – and let’s not forget, the best Buc-ee’s snacks. A massive travel center near Phoenix The Texas-based chain is building its first Arizona outpost at the [...]